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![Using zines in the classroom for inclusive, creative learning
Katharine Terrell, November 2024
[Image: the word “zines” with each letter torn from the page of a magazine.]
What?
- Paper or online mini magazines.
- Self-published, informal.
- Personal and political.
- Themes include feminism, racism, music, films and TV, food, mental health, almost anything you can think of…
- Style elements include hand-writing and drawing, collage, 3D elements, etc…
[Image of zine with wheelchair symbol, the words “It’s my choice”, a graph and a text box.]
How to make
[Image of printer, tape, glue, stapler, pen, scissors and folded paper.]
Why?
- Assignments: Active learning (head, heart and hands).
- Visual and tactile. Great for showing processes, timelines, etc.
- Resources: Engaging way to think about research and academic topics.
- Understanding non-academic perspectives.
[Image of heart made from torn paper.]
Think about…
- Inclusion. Don’t force students to share personal experiences and think about power dynamics. (Mayorga &Capistrano, no year).
- Accessibility - can all students access all the visual and written information? Can they produce different formats e.g. digital, audio?
- Ensure students do not have to buy own supplies.
[Line drawing of person thinking.]
Read more
• Aragon et al (2018) Teaching with Zines
• Creasap, K. (2014). Zine-making as feminist pedagogy. Feminist Teacher
• Mayorga and Capistrano (no year) Let's Talk About: Zines In The Classroom—Pros and Cons
• Terrell (forthcoming) Zines For Creativity In The Classroom: Inclusive and Accessible For All? Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:faauvthlhqccule4jzsudeyf/bafkreic7qh7z46zndwipqmpcz2smzqqe2f6eq6ymnk5xgqhuvsqh4cmcbi)